Plenty of power tools, drywall, paint missing from North Valley house

PEORIA — About $1,600 in power tools and home-improvement materials was reported stolen from a North Valley residence, according to police.

The alleged theft took place between Sept. 30 and Wednesday in the 800 block of Northeast Perry Avenue, a police report stated.

Among at least 10 items reported stolen were an electric planer, a circular saw, a shop vacuum, paint and drywall, according to the report. The person who alerted police apparently was doing interior remodeling work for the house's owner.